Lucky 13: Horns Land DeSoto OL Marcus Hutchins

[Clendon]

Just learned from DeSoto coach Claude Mathis that OL Marcus Hutchins committed to Texas.

 

[UTExinPDX]

Welcome to Texas, Mr. Hutchins! Great to have you on board!

 

[H-D Rider]

Great Job Clendon, we all appreciate it... and welcome to the 40 Acres Marcus!!

 

[Alex_de_Large]

I think on another thread, Bundy had him as 4-star caliber. Nice!

 

[bevaux]

Welcome Mr. Hutchins

Thanks Clendon.
We really appreciate all you do!! How about a recruit with this after their name:
Cibolo Steel, RB !!

 

[Colt McVince]

he's a project in terms of weight, but could be a good one. the concern is we now have 3 guys on board, almost certainly have 2 slots more, with westerman, hegarty, and flowers still out there (the 3 gems).

 

[HousHorn09]

 

[Fritz]

 

[H-D Rider]

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[OldHippie]

Congratulations and welcome.

 

[Colt McVince]

Hegarty

one of the top OL in the country, from NM. given that, we will likely face competition from OU, and you don't want to lose a guy like this to OU.

 

[hornsandcards]

Another awesome OL pickup.

 

[Colt McVince]

even though this kid has a lot to prove with his weight, i like his upside more than the other 2 we got today. he can be elite if he is conditioned right with mad dog.

 

[El Torito]

 

[toucan82]

 

[Bill in Sinton]

 

[No le hace]

 

[HornInLC]

 

[GHoward]

Whats wrong with his weight? Listed at 250. He's probably been playing basketball. He could easily be 275 when he shows up, and 300 after a redshirt year.

 

[hornpharmd]

I like to see the coaches focused on the OL position. That will be a position of need in this class and the next.

DB is also like a position of need. They have 2 guys already in at that position.

Great start.

 

[bigbend1812]

Sweet.

Agree. We need some DB's.

 

[Colt McVince]

ghoward.. what's wrong with his weight? well.. let's see.. he was down to 235 playing basketball not too long ago. that's whats caused his stock to drop (he was top 5 in the initial lsr 2011). sounds like he's focusing on football this year and will try to put on good weight. imo, he'll be a solid 4 star by the end of next season, and hopefully around 260.

 

[bevaux]

Colt,
would you feel better if he gained 11 pounds (from 254 to 265)? Just wondering, because Hegarty weighs 265 and is taller. Would seem Hutchins stands a better chance to add quality weight on a 6'3" frame versus the 6'5" Hegarty is listed at. On a side note, I understand Hutchins is working diligently to put on quality weight through a regimented program. I don't see the weight attainment as an issue. apparently the coaching staff is pretty satisfied.

 

[Colt McVince]

i'm not saying he can't do it. of course he can, and again, i'm on the side that he will probably end up a great player for us. as far as frame, i have no idea what his height is. some sites have 6'5.. some 6'2, some 6'3.

 

[eastexhorn]

Regaurdless of his height and weight, good average or great player he is at a position of greatest need.